Jessica Chastain will be the guest of honor at the 46th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival.
If
The Incredible Story of Miss Tammy Faye
, her latest film, will be screened in the competition, it is for her entire career that the actress will be rewarded by receiving a Tribute Actor Award.
For Joana Vicente and Cameron Bailey who co-direct the festival, Jessica Chastain fully deserves this honor, which recognizes an exceptional contribution to the film industry.
“Her interpretation of Tammy Faye testifies to her exceptional presence on the screen and her talent,” said Joana Vicente in a press release relayed by Radio-Canada.
An incredible story
In
The Incredible Tale of Miss Tammy Faye
(The Eyes of Tammy Faye
in original version), Jessica Chastain plays the title role of the wife of the famous American televangelist Jim Bakker.
Their show,
The PTL Club
, launched in 1974 and flourished until 1989 when the couple became embroiled in a massive sex scandal.
The 46th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival will be held from September 9 to 18 and Jessica Chastain will be pleased to attend to add her name to the long list of comedians to have received the prestigious award, such as Meryl Streep. , Joaquin Phoenix, Kate Winslet or Anthony Hopkins to name a few.
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